The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 15,700

€ 50,900

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
1445
1769
1969
1395
1739
1939
1769 mm
Width
1739 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1445 mm
Height
1395 mm
2575
4569
2725
4471
4569 mm
Length
4471 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
225 kg
15.2 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
1Z
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
132 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
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15.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
15.89 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
534 mi
Range
334 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
221.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
440 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data